Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 13, 1914, Page 9

him to jail. Cuunty Commissioners E. H. Hail, L E. Smith and F. O. Davis will have m:-l report very satisfactos to wmn within a Xort l‘l'OLE INOTHIR’S fll?‘m Albert Garrippe and Willis Turner Took $190 Belonging to Formers. B. Nitch of Brl.nol callea on | friends in Danielson Thursday- New Gasoline Pump. C. H. Pellett has installed a ‘mflfl. pump near his building that is the first of the kind in the county. Henry B. Daniels of New Londoa called on friends in Danielson Thurs- Remodeling Hotel, S. D. Horton is making changes at the Attawaugan hotel in connectivn with adding a new department to his usiness. Selectman John A. Gilbert has a force of men at work putting borough streets into proper condition for the winter. 2 Hackett-Downs Marriage. Local friends have received an- nouncements of the marriage Nov. 4 of Miss Viola Downs and John Wii- liam Hackett Members of the Bjjou Whist club held their regular weekly meeting in the Hyde building Thursday evening. relatives were in Putnam Thursday to attend the funeral of Jerome N. Douty, father of Mrs. Her- bert C. Keach, of Hutchins street. The new state road has been com: pleted no farther than the Mazzerreili home on the South Killingly road be- cause the appropriation has been ex- hausted. Many articles were received Thurs- day for the rummage sale arranged oy the Civic federation. Low water is causing much incon- venlence in the farming sections here- abouts. Many farmers are obliged Lo bring water from distant points for the use of their ‘stock. Improving School Grounds. The crescent drive in front of the graded school building on School street is being repaired and given mucn needed attention by employes of the town. It is probable that.the whole area in front of the building will be gradually filled in, making a- gentie slope from the top of the drive to School street, New Carding Machines. Nineteen new carding machines that are being installed in the plant of the Killingly Manufacturing company at ‘Williamsville will be ready for opera- tion, it is expected, in ‘about two weeks. Other machinery being installed will insure a heavy additional output in tire duck by the first of the year or soon thereafter. Supervisor's Horse Makes Trouble. Supervisor Albert S. Ames had an experience this week while visiting a school in the outlying district of the town. His horse broke away from where {t was hitched, upset the bug- gy and scattered school papers over the countryside. Mr. Ames laboriously managed to collect these, after display- ing great patience. To Give Illustrated Nddress. England and the BEnglish People wilt be the subject of an illustrated ad dress by Rev. Clarence H. Barber at Y Congregational church Sunday 7éning at 6 o’'clock. Rev, Mr. Barber 2] in England this summer, sall- =3, for home after a stay on the conti- nent on the eve of the outbreak of war. ~ DR F. . -, Dentist Shannon Buiiui.g ~nnex, Room A Telennone 523 EAST KH.I.INOLV MiLL Will Increass Output 40 Per Cent. by New Equipment. ipment, to be added w fl!a llllm nt tha nternational pany at l:ut Killingly, will hcreue the output of the plant by about 40 per cent, it is said by one connected with the concern, which has been do- ing a very prosperous business of late, This concern is a boon to East Kil- lingly and is furnishing employment for many residents in that section of the town. Rev. Alfred Barratt Leaves Church, But Not Town. Rev. Alfred Barratt, during whose pastorate, concluded last Sunday, the church at East Killingly divided into factions and produced such a feel- ‘ing that a court action has been one of the results, is to remain in East Killingly for the present. Who his cessor is to be has not been de- cided. Rev. Mr. Barratt has under consideration acceptance of one of a number of invitations to become pas- tor of churches in New England, In connection with his regular church work he has written many hymns and achieved considerable fame thereby. Keeps School Expenses Low. Figures compiled by members of the town school committee, show that the average cost for supplies per pupil in Killingly during a school year is less than one dollar per pupil This is among the very best low cost showings made by any town school committes in Connecticut and indicates the prac- tice of close economy to which the committee has been devoted for years. The school committee has a needed increased appropriation this year. but proposes not to spend unnecessarily one dollar of what it has been allow- ed. Interest in Woman Pitcher. Danielson fans are reading with in- terest of the achievements of Cecilia Von Mason, who, as a pitcher for a team of actors of which Hugh Jen- nings of the Detroit Americans was captain, at Atlanta, Ga. in a recent game, defeated a téam rated as very competent. Miss Mason was staying here about two years ago and is re- membered as having pitched a game at A]amder’s lake. She is now mak- ing a big success. PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST. Art Club Offers $5 in Gold for Paper on Ci Service Reform, Students of Killingly High school are to have another chance to enter a prize _essay contest this year. The subject is to be Civil Service Reform and Its Relation to Municipal Life The Ladies’ Art club will offer a prize of $5 in gold to be awarded the writer of the best paper. This winner's pa- per will be submitted, in competition with the papers of winners of prize- In other high schools of the state, fo- one of the three state prizes offered by Professor Farnum of Yale, hig gift of $50 beinug divided into three prizes $15 ard $10. Ilast year the rrize was won by a student of Killirely Hirh school. It is expected that many high schools will be rep- resented in the competition this year, probably as many as 50. Seniors to Present Esmeralda. Ernest Roes Warren, manager of %e senior play production at the high hool this year, has selected as the cce to be given, Esmeralda, a four ¢ drama. Will Exchange Pulpits. Rev. C. H. Barber of the Westfield ngregational church_and Rev, J. herman Gove of the Wauregan Con- regational church, will exchange pul- its for the Sunday morning service. OBITUARY. Mrs. Leander Graves. - Mrs, Keziah Graves died at the home of her son, Augustus Graves, High street, Thursday morning after an ill- wess of eleven months. Mrs. Graves vas a native of Kiiilngly, born April 1848, and the daughter of Mr. and rs. Edwin Babbit. She had lived ractically all of her life here. She as the widow of Leander Graves, ho died about three years ago. Be- les her son, Mrs. Graves leaves two ughters, Mrs. John McFarland, of wnielson, and Mrs. Robert Brownlie Putnam, Eben Y. Backus, Che body of Eben Y. Backus of New rk, who died at Westport Thursday, i1 be brought to Danielson this af- noon. Mr. Backus, well known as actor, is survived by his wife, a ther, William and a sister, Abby, h of Danielson. ECTED COWS ON ISLAND IN BOSTON HARBOR ty-eight, Valued at $4,300, to Be Slaughtered Today. ston, Nov. 12.—Forty-eight ed at $4,300,in municipal herds on r Island and Long Island, in Bos- harbor, where cases of foot and uth disease were discovered yes- day, will be slaughtered tomorrow. ~ Ryder of the federal bureau of ‘mal industry said today that the er Island outbreak was one of the 'rst he had seen. “It is a mystery,” » added, "how the disease was car- ied to the island, as prisoners arriv- .2g there are thoroughly cleaned and thdr clothing changed for uniforms. hey keep their shoes, however, and the disease must have been communi- cated through them.” Nearly one-half of Spain’s railroads enter Madrid, cows, | ot 37-47 Main St. Shea @ Burke, 259 Central Ave. C. 0. Murphy, in Shoulder—Funeral N. Douty — Grandaughter Seeks to Break Will of Mrs. Celinda Corttis. Mrs. R. M. Clark has closed her Pomfret house for the winter. Attorney W. A. King of Willimantic ‘was here Thursday. New Mexico Ballots, Judge L. H. Fuller has an interest- ing colection of ballots sent to him by his son in New Mexico. They are the official forms used in the recent elec- tion. Judge J. Harry Mann presided at a session of the city court Thursday morning. = Broke Bone in Shoulder. Thdough a fall, Mrs. F. J. Daniels broke a bone in her shoulder. She was taken to the Day-Kimball “hos- pital. Wants Back Taxes Collected. Mayor Archibald MacDonald is anxious that a special effort be made to collect the back taxes due the city. Legal acticn may be necessary to get some of the money. Putnam High school students are to be invited to enter a prize essay con- test for which fifty dollars has been set aside by Professor Farnum of Yale university. After a shooting trip in Virginia, Attorney Charles E. Weaver has re- turned to his home in Thompson. /9,617 Calls in a Day. Manager W. L. Moran of the Put- nam telephone exchange reports the handling here of 9,617 calls in one day recently. George C. Simmons of Worcester was a visitor with friends in Putnam Thursday. The approach of cold weather is not stopping the sale of automobiles in Putnam. A number of new machines have just gone into service. Judge Tuttle will preside at the short calendar session of the superior court here this (Friday) morning. Several uncontested divorce cases are listed for trial. Auto Firetruck Coming. Advices that the work on the new auto fire truck ordered or the local fire department is progressing and that the machine will be ready for de- livery within a few weeks. It is thought probable that some of the criminal cases which have recent- ly developed in this county will be disposed of shortly in the superior court. Months still intervene before Sheriff- assumes the duties of his office, but lhe litical speculators up this way guring on possible appointees as hl! deputies. The new fangled and much talked dances are being taught to the young people of Putnam this fall, and they seem to enjoy the lessons. New Landlord for Eastford Hotel. Asa Ethridge of Brooklyn, N. Y., has arrived at Eastford and is to be land- lord of the old established hotel there. Partello-Converse Engagement. ‘The engagement of Misss Ruth Partello and Henry Lincoin Converse has been announced. Mr. Converse is one of the city’s letter carriers. ‘The case of Barron vs.. Windham County et al, which was to have been tried in the superior court here was postponed until next Rounders who have appeared here elect Charles A. Gates of Willimantic | J5 in considerable numbers within the last week are being closely watched by the police and ordered to quit the town if they have no other business than loitering here. The Putnam Business Men's associa- tion will have a speaker here during the fall to give an address on sales- manship, in accordance with a pro- ram adopted by the business men's associations of eastern Connecticut. Block System Appreciated. Railroad men say they appreciate the block system that is now in use all along the Norwich branch. The blocks are principally at regular sta- tions along the line although there is a case or two where blocks have been put in near what is known as trolley sidings in the Central Village-Taft- ville zone. BUSINESS SUSPENDED. During Hours of Funeral Services of Jerome N. Douty. Funeral services for Jerome N. Douty were conducted at his_home Thursday afternoon by Rev. F. D. Sar- gent of the Congregational church in the presence of many relatives and friends. Business in the city was gen- erally suspended from 2 to 3 o'clock as a mark of special respect to one who had long been jdentified with the commerciai interests of the town. Burial wos In Grove street cemetery. L. E. Smith was the funeral director. The bearers were Alex Houghton, Harry Houghton, James E. Keech and Herbert C. Keech, the last two of Danielson. GRANDAUGHTER WOULD BRTAK WILL. Mrs. O. Louise Hermon Receives Nothing From Her Grandmother, Mrs. Celinda Corttis. ¥ Before Judge Joseph P. Tuttle in the superior court here the action en- titited Harmon appeal from probate was taken up. The appeal is made in the interest of Mrs. O. Louise Harmon of Plymouth, Mass., grand- daughter of Mrs. Celinda Corttis, late of Thompson, whose will is the basis of the contest. Mrs. orttis did not remember her relatives in her, will. The estate of the testatrix was not a large one. She designates in her will that $250 be left to the town of Thompson, the income from this = to be used for the perpetual care her cemetery lot. She willed $1, 000 to Laura Barrett of Worcester, $500 to the general conference of Free Bap- ts, the income to be used for the Wwork of foreign missions; $400 to the church at North Grosvenordale, $400 to another Baptist church elsewhere #nd the residue to the Free Baptist conference. An_effort is being made to show that Mrs. Corttis was not wholly com- petent to make a will, owing to the physical and mental condition she was in at the time the instrument was drawn and signed. Various wit- nesses testified on this point, some claiming she was competent and was not undy@ly influenced, . while others expressed themselves as believing she was not in a mental condition to prop- erly express her wishes. During the giving of her testimony Mrs Harmon suffered a temporary nervouse breakdown and had to leave the witness stand for a time. The will was drawn by Edward F. Thompson of Thompson, administrator of her estate and signed by Rev. W. J. Smith, and George A. Elliott in Mrs. orttiss presence. ‘worn to before Dyer ‘Thompson. agreed that Mrs. Corttiss was fully competent to properly wishes for the disposition of her es- tate at the time the will was made. city and W. A. King of Willimantic are counsel for the appellee, Charles E. Searls for the appellant. swornsignsigned nR. a Lov’ Need for More Carr'ul a low medical standard in regard to N'ena!al care was deplored by Dr. A. address before the annual convention of the America- and Prevention of Infant which opened today. stress upon the need of more careful ard scientific treatment of expectant mothers as the starting point in the prevention of mortality among infa-ts. day, the delegates visiting the Har- vard medical pitals and milk and hygiere sta‘ions in the city and suburbs. programme i-cluded a joint s with the state confere-ce of charitie and a session on pediatrics and vital and socia' statistics. the division of child hygiene of the New York state department of health; Mrs. drer’'s bureau and Dr. of Baltimore, chairman of the conven- tion. LIVELY TRADING IN Features Were siderably above the prices quoted at the close of July 30, when the outside market suspended operations because of the war. ing character also were active, the real business, which attained fair- | ly large proportions, was in the oil issues for which an out-of-town in- quiry was reported. represented on the curb and much of the day's business seemed to be based on investment demand. tone of this market caused a further rise in listed stocks in the unofficial market and a new high record for the new city .3 year six per cent. notes. Duke of Brunswick Returns to Front. The will E. Elliott These witnesses were was of express her Attorneys J. F. Carpenter of this Attorney VEDICAL ST..NDARD IN PREN ATAL CARE Treatment of Expectant Mothers. Boston, Nov. 12.—The prevalence of Emmons, 2nd._of this city, in an a~ Association for Study Mortality Dr. Emmons laid Various clinlcs were held duri: the school. numerous hos- The afternoon Addresses were delivered by Dr. H . K Shaw of Albany, N. Y., chief of Max West of the federal chil- Mary Sherwood THE GURB MARKET Standard Oil Co. w York, Nov. 12.—Removal of all restrictions, including the publication of prices, was signalized by trading in the curb market today. The features were the various subsidiaries of the Standard Oil company, some of lively ch changed hands at prices con- Other stocks of an industria' or min- but Many stock exchange houses are The better Parls, France, Nov. 12, 5.30 p. m.— A despatch to the Temps from Bor- deaux says that Ernest August, Duke of Brunswick, son-in-law of Emperor ‘William, who was reported to have been wounded in actiom, wick on Nov. front. left Brums- 5 and returned to the Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA SPECIAL SATURDAY 40c pound box Whipped Cream Chocolates for 29¢ KEYSTONE STORE, SATURDAY SPECIAL In Ladies’ Latest Neckwear in Collar and Cuff Sets 50c Sets for 39¢ 25c Sets for 19¢ KEYSTONE STORE, Three hundred 25¢ and 35¢ Corest Covers from a manufacturer’s sale Price while they last only 17c KEYSTONE STORE, Danielson A Good, Large Tin Dish Pan for 10c 2 for 25¢ 3 for 44c KEYSTONE STORE, Daniel “Service” Brand, the best Ladies’ Hosiery 10c Hose made Try our “Albion” 12V5c Hose “Burson” 35¢ Hose KEYSTONE STORE Danielson : SN N NN N NN TOTAL ABSTINENCE Urged by Archbishop of Canterbury at Londonn, Nov. archbishop of Canterbury presided at resolutionns were adopted calling for national support Kitchener's appeal for assistance keeping the soldiers teemperate. archbishop urged that all in the au- dience wgo were not total abstainers become so at least for the period of the war as an example to the troops. Treating was condemned and it was pointed out that with sierilized water for their use there was no reason whv soldiers in the field should not abstain from alcoholic stimulants. Livestook Edict in West Virginia. Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 12.—Gov- ernor Hatfie'd todey by D! prohibited the entry into the state of | arms against Germany, it is sald. Underwear Selling Week November 9th to 14th “Harvard” Mills i Underwwear VN Prices range from 50c. to $3.50 per garment Special Extra Sizes for Large Pesple. SMMJS‘;M“‘/:JFM Sb-pe-ndwudmndlfledhmnoda. All Garments Hand-Fi Perfect Fitting Union Suits a Specialty See Our Window Display This Week Only—A Great Value “HARVARD MILLS"—No. 806 Made from the Finest Combed Cotton, Bleached ‘White, a Seasonable Weight, in All Shapes. Regular 50c. Vests, Drawers, and Tights, for 35¢. Extra Sizes, 50c. Regular $1.00 Perfect Fitting Union Suits, for 75¢. Extra Sizes, $1.00 “This is the appointed time to make your sclections in Fall Underwear. 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GERMAN CAVALRY REPORTED PASSING THROUGH BRUSSELS Coming From Ghent and Going To- wards Germany Havre, France, Nov. 12, by way of Paris, 7:56 p. m.—The Belgian min- ister of war has received information from Belgium that last week 26 trains flled with German cavalry passed 1hrough Brussels goming from Ghent and going towards Germany. Large entranchments including barb- ed wire entanglements have,been con- structed in the neighborhodd of Na- mur, Lave. Andoy and Lieze, accord- ing to the advices recelved by the min- ister. A majority of the civic guards of Brussels have deserted, refusing roclamation | to sign an agreement not to take up DURING WAR PERIOD London Mass Meeting 12, 6:20 p. m.—The great mass meeting today when of Fileld Marshal in The CID YOU SAY DIAMONG RING? {f you wish 2 nice article it will be to your advantage utnam, Gi.